Dec. 6, 2013

Dress up in your favorite Christmas costume and travel by bus around the metro, spreading Christmas cheer. Start at Miss Kitty’s Dance Hall & Cyber Saloon and enjoy free beer and pizza from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This 21-and-older event benefits Young Variety, Mentor Iowa and Toys for Tots. $25 online, $30 at the door. www.desmoinespubcrawl.com

2. “Peter Pan”

Opens Friday

Who doesn’t love the enchanting story of Peter Pan and his fairy friend Tinker Bell? Take the whole family to experience the holiday classic as it tells the story of Wendy, Michael and John Darling, who get whisked away to Neverland by Peter Pan, where they meet Captain Hook and his pirate minions. $23-$42. 7 p.m. Friday and 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St. www.dmplayhouse.com

3. Nada Silent Night

Saturday

Help make this Christmas special for area children at Nada Silent Night: Christmas in Kiltz. Admission is a ticket ($20) and one unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory, 510 Park St. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show begins at 8 p.m. Order tickets at www.tikly.co.

4. Basketball weekend

Saturday and Sunday

It’s a good weekend for basketball at Wells Fargo Arena, 730 Third St. On Saturday, Iowa’s four biggest universities play each other during two games starting at 5 p.m. The University of Northern Iowa takes on Iowa State University first, followed by Drake vs. Iowa at 7:30 p.m. $25-$70. On Sunday, the NBA D-League team Iowa Energy plays its first home game of the season at 4 p.m. The team takes on the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, who won the D-League finals last season. Opening day activities include $1 hot dogs and an appearance by the ZOOperstars, plus a magnet schedule giveaway. $8-$20. www.dahlstickets.com

5. Jim McDonough and his orchestra and singers

Sunday

Hear your favorite Christmas music and other classics as played by Jim McDonough, with his 14-piece orchestra and a cast of singers and dancers. Proceeds benefit Camp Courageous. $35.50-$40.50. 2:30 p.m. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. www.hoytsherman.org